ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely to continue over Kerala & Mahe during next 24 hrs and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls likely during subsequent 24 hours
Isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over Coastal & South Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu during next 2-3 days. Isolated extremely heavy falls also likely over South Interior & Coastal Karnataka and ghat sections of Tamilnadu during next 24 hours
Rainfall activity over northwest India likely to increase from 9th August onwards with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Western Himalayan region and adjoining plains during 9th to 11th August 2020
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi of the India Meteorological Department :
Significant Weather Features Dated 08-08-2020
♦️ The Well-marked low pressure area moved westwards and now lies over Northwest & adjoining Northeast Arabian Sea and neighbourhood causing reduction in rainfall activity over Gujarat state.
♦️ Monsoon trough is near to its normal position and continues to be active.
♦️ Strong southwesterly/westerly monsoon flow prevailing over the Arabian Sea and along & off west coast at lower tropospheric levels likely to continue for next 2 days.
Under its influence:
- Scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls very likely to continue over Kerala & Mahe during next 24 hrs and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls likely during subsequent 24 hours.
- Isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over Coastal & South Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu during next 2-3 days. Isolated extremely heavy falls also likely over South Interior & Coastal Karnataka and ghat sections of Tamilnadu during next 24 hours.
♦️ Rainfall activity over northwest India likely to increase from 9th August onwards with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Western Himalayan region and adjoining plains during 9th to 11th August 2020.
♦️ A low pressure area is likely to form over North & adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal by tomorrow, the 9th August, 2020.
Under its influence, rainfall activity likely to increase over east & adjoining parts of central India with heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha during 9th to 11th and over Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh during 10th to 12th. Isolated extremely heavy falls also likely over Odisha on 10th August 2020.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates GeM India’s top performers for their remarkable contributions
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated GeM India’s top performers for their remarkable contributions.
In a tweet thread, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal had informed that top performers of GeM India have been recognised and rewarded at the Kreta-Vikreta Gaurav Samman Samaroh 2023. MOHFW wins Kreta Vikreta Gaurav Sammaan Samaaroh 2023. The award event was organised by Government e-Marketplace of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Responding to the tweet thread by Shri Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Congratulations to @GeM_India's top performers for their remarkable contributions. Such efforts strengthen India's journey towards prosperity and self-reliance.”
Ministry of Communications
Premium payment period for Postal Life Insurance & Rural Postal Life Insurance extended upto 30th April 2020
In view of the threat posed by the outbreak of Corona Virus , and the complete lockdown across India, Directorate of Postal Life Insurance, Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has given an extension of period for payment of their due premium of March 2020 upto 30th April 2020 without charging any penalty/default fee. Directorate of PLI said that although many Post Offices are functional as part of essential services, Postal Life Insurance/Rural Postal Life customers are facing difficulty in approaching post offices for payment of premium. Therefore, as a measure of convenience to all the PLI / RPLI customers, the period of payment has been extended.
The decision is likely to benefit approximately 13 lakh policy holders who have not been able to pay premium for current month. As compared to about42 lakh policy holders who paid premium last month, only 29 lakh of them have been able to pay premium for this month till today.
Customers registered on portal have also been advised to pay premium online using PLI customer Portal.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
A 4-member French delegation led by the Special Representative for Bilateral Economic Relations, Mr. Paul Hermelin calls on Shri Som Prakash
Shri Som Prakash enumerates India’s priorities ahead of the WTO 12th Ministerial Conference
France keen to pursue FTA talks between the EU and India: Mr. Hermelin
A four member French delegation led by the Special Representative for Bilateral Economic Relations, Mr. Paul Hermelin called on the Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Som Prakash here today. They discussed the scope for mutual cooperation across the entire gamut of bilateral and international trade and economic issues.
Shri Som Prakash gave an overview of major initiatives and reforms of the Modi Government in reducing cost of business and increasing Ease of Doing Business in India. He also explained about the success of India-France Fast Track Mechanism.
Shri Som Prakash highlighted India’s priorities ahead of the impending 12th Ministerial Conference  of the WTO due to be held in Geneva next week. The Minister sought support of Government of France for India’s proposal seeking TRIPS waiver in view of the global fight against the Covid pandemic. He also pointed out India’s stance on WTO negotiations related to e-Commerce and the moratorium on Customs duties on electronic transmissions that is due to expire in the run up to the MC12.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hermelin said France is keen to pursue the Free Trade Agreement  negotiations between European Union and India. Both sides hoped to conclude the agreement before 2024. The pact will pave the way for India to give a boost to trade with the 27-member nation EU bloc, subject to ratification by both sides including the European Parliament. The two sides are due to reopen FTA talks in Brussels on the 17th June.
The French delegation included the Ambassador of France to India, Mr. Emmanuel Lenain.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education organising Janbhagidari events across the country in run up to G20 4th Education Working Group meeting at Pune
Janbhagidari events will create awareness & generate a sense of pride among various stakeholders about G-20, NEP & FLN
Guided by the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for encouraging active participation of people as the central focus of India’s G20 Presidency, Ministry of Education is organizing a series of activities & programs aiming at promoting & endorsing the theme of “Ensuring Foundation Literacy and Numeracy ” especially in the context of blended learning.
Pursuant to this objective, Ministry of Education in partnership with all States & UTs is organizing Janbhagidari events throughout the country to create awareness & generate a sense of pride among various stakeholders like students, teachers, parents & community as a whole, about G-20, National Education Policy & FLN. In this context, a lot of activities including workshops, exhibitions, seminars and conferences have been planned from 1st to 15th June, 2023. The events would be widely organized all across the country at State, District, Block, Panchaayat and school level to involve people from all strata of life.
The Janbhagidari event would lead up to the main event i.e. 4th Education Working Group  discussion at Pune, Maharashtra between 19th to 21st June 2023 and culminate with the Education Ministerial meeting on 22nd June 2023.
A schedule of the events being organized by the Ministry is as under:
- Janbhagidari events on awareness about G20, NEP, FLN in all schools – 1st to 15th June, 2023.
- Exhibition to showcase the best practices on the best practices in the field of school education, higher education and skill education from 17th to 22nd June, 2023 at Pune, Maharashtra.
- 2-day National Conference on Foundation Literacy and Numeracy on 17th and 18th June, 2023.
Cabinet
Special assistance measure for Andhra Pradesh by way of special dispensation in funding of Externally Aided Projects  and funding of irrigation component of Polavaram project
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Special assistance measure for the Successor State of Andhra Pradesh by way of special dispensation in funding of Externally Aided Projects  and funding of irrigation component of Polavaram project.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves four GST Bills
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following four GST related bills:
1. The Central Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 
2. The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 
3. The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 
4. The Goods and Services Tax  Bill 2017 
The above four Bills have been earlier approved by the GST Council after thorough, clause by clause, discussion over 12 meetings of the Council held in the last six months.
The CGST Bill makes provisions for levy and collection of tax on intra-state supply of goods or services for both by the Central Government. On the other hand, IGST Bill makes provisions for levy and collection of tax on inter-state supply of goods or services or both by the Central Government.
The UTGST Bill makes provisions for levy on collection of tax on intra-UT supply of goods and services in the Union Territories without legislature. Union Territory GST is akin to States Goods and Services Tax  which shall be levied and collected by the States/Union Territories on intra-state supply of goods or services or both.
The Compensation Bill provides for compensation to the states for loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax for a period of five years as per section 18 of the Constitution  Act, 2016.
Background:
The Government is committed to early introduction of GST, one of the biggest reforms, in the country as early as possible. GST Council has decided 1st July as the date of commencement of GST. The Finance Minister in his Budget Speech has mentioned that country-wide outreach efforts will be made to explain the provisions of GST to Trade and Industry.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 72.21Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.16 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs with more than 57 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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72,21,17,085
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PIPELINE
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57,56,240
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,16,66,835
More than 72.21 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further, more than 57 Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than 5.16Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
CPFC Directs to Ensure Credit of Pension to EPS Pensioners by 30th March
EPFO makes payment of pension to 65 lakh pensioners every month under the Employees pension Scheme, 1995.
Central Provident Fund Commissioner  had directed to process pension payments in all 135 offices of EPFO in advance so that no inconvenience is caused to pensioners on account of nationwide lock down for containing Covid-19 outbreak.
EPFO officers and staff worked with dedication under most difficult circumstances but completed the processing of pension payments in all 135 offices and provided pensioner wise pension payment details for 65 lakh pensioners alongwith requisite cheques to all pension disbursing banks. Link nodal branches of all pension disbursing banks throughout India have been directed to ensure credit of pension in the accounts of pensioners by 30th March, 2020. Thus timely credit of pension at this hour of need has been ensured by all 135 field offices. EPFO is committed to serve its pensioners at all times.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 178.55 Cr
More than 24.62 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.65%
5,921New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 63,878
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.84%
With the administration of more than 24.62lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 178.55Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 2,06,52,074sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,01,981
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2nd Dose
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99,73,554
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Precaution Dose
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42,29,049
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,10,265
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2nd Dose
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1,74,55,444
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Precaution Dose
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63,53,448
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,52,63,296
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2nd Dose
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3,01,57,910
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,23,68,002
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2nd Dose
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44,83,30,464
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,23,64,644
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2nd Dose
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18,10,79,986
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,64,84,390
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2nd Dose
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11,27,69,772
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Precaution Dose
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99,24,735
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Precaution Dose
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2,05,07,232
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Total
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1,78,55,66,940
11,651patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,23,78,721.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.65%.
5,921new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 63,878. Active cases constitute 0.15% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 9,40,905tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 77.19 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.84% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.63%.
Ministry of Railways
Wi-Fi at Railway Stations
Wi-Fi based Internet Facility has been provided at 5957 railway stations in the country till now.
RailTel has submitted a proposal to DoT for leveraging its network in rural India and its collaborative broadband services model to provide PM Wani enabled community Wi-Fi services.
RailTel has high capacity backbone like 10 Giga bits per second at Railway stations where OFC has been commissioned.
Implementation time will be based on acceptance of proposal & its terms & conditions by DOT.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari rings the bell at Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai marking the listing of NHAI InvIT Non Convertible Debentures
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari rang the bell at Bombay Stock Exchange at 9.15 am today in Mumbai and ceremoniously marked the listing of NHAI InvIT Non Convertible Debentures . Secretary MoRTH and Chairman, NHAI Mrs Alka Upadhyaya was present alongwith other dignitaries on the occasion. Shri Gadkari thanked all the institutional and retail investors for their overwhelming response and reposing faith in credibility of NHAI.
Shri Gadkari said the listing of InvIT NCDs on Bombay Stock Exchange is historic as it marks the new dawn for People's Participation  in Infra Funding. He said we have reserved 25% of NCDs for Retail Investors. The round 2 of InvIT has been oversubscribed almost 7 times in just 7 hours of its opening. It offers an effective yield of 8.05% per annum with highest credibility, he added. The Minister said he felt very happy that we could finally give the Retail Investors  an opportunity to participate in the Nation-Building activity. The minimum investment slab is just Rs 10,000 ,he added.
Shri Gadkari said internal rate of return in road infrastructure projects is very good. He said 26 greenfield expressways and several other projects are in pipeline which will provide more investment oppurtunities. He asked investors to continue their support to infrastructure projects to realise the vision of 5 trillion dollar economy of Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi .He said infrastructure projects are economically viable and will give good returns.
Shri Gadkari said Bonds are a great opportunity to realize Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision of AatmanirbharBharat. He said huge investments in infrastructure especially roads, are crucial to the socio-economic development of our country & he was confident that more retail investors will take part in next rounds and gradually overtake institutional investors.
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Japanese delegation led by Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr Hiroshi Kajiyama meets MoS PMO Dr Jitendra Singh
Various issues related to nuclear energy, investment, infrastructure and power discussed
A Japanese delegation led by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr Hiroshi Kajiyama metMinister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space,Dr Jitendra Singh, here today.
During the meeting, various issues related to cooperation in the areas of nuclear energy, infrastructure and technology were discussed. Dr Jitendra Singh said that, from the very beginning, India’s nuclear power programme is devoted to peaceful purposes. He mentioned about use of nuclear energy in the fields of energy, agriculture and medicine. During the meeting, the Joint Working Group  meetings of March and September 2018 on the issue of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 were also mentioned. The next meeting of JWG is proposed to be held in January 2020, the Minister said.
Dr Singh spoke about the investment made by Japan in North East India, specially in the infrastructure. He also mentioned about the technological contribution made by Japan in the Bullet train project in India. Both the countries have developed special bonding under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Minister said. He further said that Japanese Prime Minister Mr Shinzo Abe will be visiting India later this week, adding that North East region has a special emotional significance for Japan. The region has a lot of potential for growth and industrialisation, the Minister added. Dr Jitendra Singh said that Japan is one of the closest partners and India attaches high priority to its relationship with Japan. India and Japan are going to collaborate in a healthy and productive manner, the Minister said.
Japanese Minister Mr Hiroshi Kajiyama said that both countries need to share each other’s experiences. The issue of human resources and related issues were also discussed. Both sides emphasised on mutual cooperation for further development.
AYUSH
AYUSH Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates 50 Bed Integrated Ayush Hospital in Moreh, Manipur
Announces major initiatives for the development of AYUSH in Manipur
Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated a 50 Bed Integrated Ayush Hospital in Moreh, Manipur through virtual medium and announced major initiatives for the development and promotion of AYUSH industry in Manipur. Addressing a press briefing the Union Minister stated that the Ministry has decided to develop 15 AYUSH dispensaries, seven 10 Bed Hospital, 100 School Herbal Gardens, 16 Nursery in each district and 50 Health and Wellness Centres in the state.
The Union Minister was attending a program on ‘Phytopharmaceutical Mission to promote the documentation, scientific validation and evaluation of traditional healthcare practices of North-East India’ in Imphal as Special Guest of Honour. Manipur Cheif Minister Shri N.Biren Singh, Union MoS Dr RK Ranjan Singh, Advisor to CM , Manipur, Dr S Ranjan Singh also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion the Minister stated that he is confident that after the completion of these schemes, more support will be given to developing the Ayush industry and expressed his hope that these will inspire the people of Manipur to develop medicinal plants, bring more growth and generate employment in the future. “Manipur has more than 1,000 medicinal plants out of 6,000 in India. We must leverage this strength,” the Union Minister added.
“The women of Manipur have a unique and strong identity in the community. I urge the women to come forward and take steps to promote these medicinal plants. I assure you that we will provide the markets for your products which will not only develop the spirit of entrepreneurship, make an Aatmanirbhar Manipur but also benefit farmers and reach the aim of doubling their farm income,” the Union Minister further added.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
190.00 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,303
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
3,168 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,54,416
3,805 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.03 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,87,544 tests conducted in the last 24 hours